Freelance Assignment Desk Editor, NBC Boston & NECN

NBC Boston is seeking a Freelance Assignment Desk Editor to cover news stories and assign crews. The position is part-time with an estimated duration of up to 8-12 months.

Requirements

• Prior experience at an assignment desk
• Prior experience in local news coverage
• Strong writing skills
• Strong research skills
• Basic computer skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong resources and contacts in the community
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under stress and tight deadlines
• Ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast news coverage
• Ability to gather stories from different platforms
• Ability to communicate through social media to specific individuals to corroborate stories
• Ability to search topics on social media and digital platforms
• Solid news judgment and awareness of local and national news
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and community

Benefits

• Paid holidays